You're right. It's a quasi-religion based on faith in the 'scientific method'. And like any other religion it has its share of quacks, hustlers, con men and myth makers. However, science used honestly and with an understanding of its limitations is a great benefit to mankind.
I like the scientific method. It's an invaluable tool in my every day life but like any tool it can be abused.
Act locally, bludgeon globally, as they are fond of doing.
I just think modern science had institutionalized flim flam. Nothing wrong with it, I guess, if one can get away with it. Just don't expect me to believe anything they say just because they're published in JAMA or whatever.
To thine own self be true...or relatively true.
Maybe the real reason "scientists" despise "psychics" is because the "psychics" cut into the "scientists" margins?
Just a wild speculation, at least until I can fabricate some data and get it published in Science.